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Category: Weather Weather
Published: 06 March 2017 06 March 2017

Windy Across Southern New Mexico Today...

.An upper level disturbance with a weak cold front will move
across southern New Mexico later this morning and afternoon
bringing windy conditions to the area. West winds will have
sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are
possible over exposed terrain. The winds will diminish around
sunset as the disturbance and front move east of the area.


Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range-Eastern Black Range Foothills-
Southern Tularosa Basin-Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of Silver City, Lake Roberts, Kingston,
Fort Bayard, Hillsboro, Winston, Chaparral, Orogrande,
White Sands Range Headquarters, East and Northeast El Paso,
Socorro, and Fort Bliss
1004 AM MST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in El Paso has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM MST this evening.

* TIMING...Winds will increase throughout this morning and
remain strong through late afternoon before diminishing toward
evening.

* WINDS...West winds will have sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph
with gusts to 50 mph.

* IMPACTS...The winds will create difficult to hazardous driving
conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Outside
activities may also experience problems. Some tree limbs or
smaller trees may also be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.